2000 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HEALTH DAYS
JANUARY
National Diet Month: sponsored by the Popcorn Institute, and designed
to promote the importance of getting back on a healthy eating plan after the winter
holidays.
March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month: Designed to heighten public awareness of
birth defects and how they may be prevented. *Folic acid fortification takes effect
January 1998. For more info: www.modimes.org
National Eye Care Month
National Glaucoma Awareness Month: African Americans are 15 times more
likely than the general population to go blind from glaucoma. Prevent Blindness America
will provide information about this "sneak thief of sight:" 1-800-331-2020; http://www.prevent-blindness.org
Diet Resolution Week (1st-7th): resolve to focus on the type, not amount
of food you put on your plate; slim down with whole grains, legumes, fresh fruits and
vegetables; thus eating more but weighing less; sponsored by Vegetarian Awareness Network:
1-800-548-3438.
National Consumer Advocacy Week (7th-13th): sponsored by the National
Society for Healthcare Consumer Advocacy, this week honors those who work to ensure that
consumers receive high-quality health care.
Healthy Weight Week (18th-24th): sponsored by Healthy Weight Journal,
this week is designed to learn healthy lifestyle habits that last a lifetime and prevent
weight problems, rather than cause them as dieting does. For more information visit the
Healthy Weight website:www.healthyweightnetwork.com
Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day (20th): sponsored by Healthy
Weight Journal to expose fraud and quackery in the weight loss field.
Women's Healthy Weight Day (22nd): also sponsored by the Healthy Weight
Journal to appreciate the diversity of women and to endorse media portrayal of women of
all shapes.
FEBRUARY
American Heart Month: the 1998 campaign will focus on cardiovascular
disease and its impact on women. In recent years, more women than men have died from CVD.
1998 marks the AHA's 50th anniversary as a voluntary health agency. For more information
contact the AHA in St. Louis: 1-800-.326-3383 (if a MO resident); otherwise contact the
national office at 1-800-AHA-USA1; or visit the AHA website at: http://www.amhrt.org
AMD Awareness Month: Prevent Blindness America steps up its efforts to
inform people about age-related macular degeneration (AMD); more than 13 million Americans
age 40 and older show signs of AMD. For more info: 1-800-331-2020.
National Children's Dental Health Month: sponsored by the American Dental Association:
1-800-947-4746; or: www.ada.org
Wise Health Consumer Month: sponsored by the American Institute for
Preventive Medicine to promote safe and healthy medicinal products. For more information: www.aipm.healthy.net
Women's Heart Health Day (1st): designated to promote awareness that
heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women. Over 240,000 women die of heart
disease each year, five times the number of women who die from breast cancer.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day (5th): sponsored by the Women's
Sports Foundation; 1-800-227-3988, or: wosport@aol.com
(email); or: www.lifetimetv.com/WoSport
National Burn Awareness Week (8th-14th): always held the second week of
February, to increase awareness of prevention.
Random Acts of Kindness Week (8th-14th): sponsored by Conari Press,
1-800-685-959; or: www.readersndex.com/conari
Random Acts of Kindness Day ( 13th)
National Have-A-Heart-Day (14th): designed to celebrate life and create
consumer consciousness concerning the consequences of our food choices for the
environment, world hunger, animal welfare and human health; sponsored by the Vegetarian
Awareness Network: 1-800-872-8343.
National Condom Day (14th): sponsored by the American Social Health
Association to educate consumers on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.
MARCH
National Nutrition Month: sponsored by the American Dietetic
Association, this year's theme is: "Make Nutrition Come Alive. It's All About
You." This year's slogan and message focus on the concept of personalized nutrition,
and reinforce the importance of nutrition as a key component of health, illustrating the
flexibility of nutrition recommendations, dietary guidelines, and the Food Guide Pyramid
as the framework for making daily food choices that can be personalized to each
individual's food preferences, nutrition needs, health status, and lifestyle. For
action-oriented messages and promotional materials, call: 1-800-877-1600; or: www.eatright.org
Cataract Awareness Month: sponsored by Prevent Blindness
America-800-331-2020; or: www.preventblindness.org
Mental Retardation Awareness Month: designed to increase public knowledge
of mental retardation, its prevention, and the needs and abilities of the 7 million
mentally retarded children and adults in the U.S. For more information: http://thearc.org/welcome.html
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Awareness Month: sponsored by the
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association to educate consumers and
the medical profession about the nature and impact of CFS, also termed, "the Thief of
Vitality," and related disorders. For more information: 816-313-2001.
National Frozen Food Month
National Kidney Month: sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation:
1-800-622-9010; or: www.kidney.org
National "Talk With Your Teen About Sex" Month: emphasizes
frank talk about sex with teen-agers, and encourages current accurate information and
support to self-esteem.
National Alcohol and Other Drugs Awareness Week (1st-7th): sponsored by
the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information: 1-800-729-6686; or: www.health.org
National School Breakfast Week (1st-7th): sponsored by the American
School Food Service Association; 1-800-728-0728; or: www.asfsa.org
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Week (1st-7th): sponsored by the Arthritis
Foundation to alert and educate consumers. An estimated 285,000 children are affected by
this disease. Yet with early diagnosis and proper support, children and their families can
learn to cope and enjoy a full range of activities.
Children and Healthcare Week (15th-21st): designed to increase awareness
of the special needs of children and families in health care settings.
National Poison Prevention Week (15th-21st): designed to encourage
consumers to learn the dangers of accidental poisoning and take preventive measures
against it. For more information: http://www.cpsc.gov
American Diabetes Alert (24th): sponsored by the American Diabetes
Association; this is a one-day "wake-up-call" for the 8 million Americans who
have diabetes and don't know it; held annually the fourth Tuesday in March, the alert
targets those at high risk. For more information, call the ADA National Center:
1-800-232-3472, extension 408 or 303; or: www.diabetes.org
APRIL
Alcohol Awareness Month: sponsored by the National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., focuses attention on America's number one, but often
overlooked drug problem. For more information:
http://www.ncadd.org
Cancer Control Month: sponsored by the American Cancer Society: 1-800-ACS-2345; or:
www.cancer.org
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: sponsored by the National
Committee to Prevent Child Abuse: www.childabuse.org. For more information, contact the
National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect: 1-800-394-3366; or: www.calib.com/nccanch
National Humor Month: sponsored by the Carmel Institute of Humor to focus
on the joy and therapeutic value of laughter and how it can reduce stress, improve job
performance and enrich the quality of life.
National Sexually Transmitted Diseases Education and Awareness Month:
sponsored by the American Social Health Association; www.sunsite.unc.edu/ASHA
National Youth Sports Safety Month: sponsored by the National Youth
Sports Safety Foundation. NYSSF@aol.com (email)
Stress Awareness Month: designed to promote public awareness of the
dangers of stress and coping strategies.
Alcohol Free Weekend (3rd-5th):sponsored by the National Council on
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. The weekend is intended to increase public awareness
of the problems associated with drinking alcoholic beverages; Americans are asked to
refrain from drinking for the duration of the weekend.
YMCA Healthy Kids Day (4th): sponsored by YMCA of the USA; a healthy kids day packet is
available; contact Michael Spezzano via email: Spezzano@YMCAUSA.ORG
Public Health Week (6th-12th): sponsored by the American Public Health
Association; designed to recognize the protective and preventive services of public
health, which often appear invisible but are essential to individual and community health.
This year's theme is: "Healthy People in Healthy Communities." For more
information: www.apha.org A planning guide is
also available at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/phwphoto/
World Health Day (7th): originated by the World Health Organization, to
join people from around the globe to promote better health for all; 1998's theme: Invest
in the Future: Support Safe Motherhood." For more information, contact the American
Association for World Health: AAWHstaff@aol.com
(email) or: www.aawhworldhealth.org
National Infant Immunization Week (19th-25th): sponsored by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention; highlights the vaccination needs of children under
two. Children need 12 to 16 doses of different vaccinations by their 2nd birthday for
protection against serious childhood diseases. For more information: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/
National Library Week (19th-25th): sponsored by the American Library
Association; 1-800-545-2433; or: www.ala.org
National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (19th-25th): sponsored by the
National Cancer Information Service: 1-800-4-CANCER.
National Organ/Tissue Donor Awareness Week (19th-25th): sponsored by the
National Kidney Foundation, the week is designated to encourage Americans to consider
organ and tissue donation. For more information: 1-800-944-8520.
Earth Day (22nd)
National TV-Turnoff Week (22nd-28th): sponsored by TV-Free America; www.essential.org/orgs/tvfa
March of Dimes WalkAmerica (25th-26th)
MAY
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: sponsored by the Asthma and Allergy
Foundation of America:1-800-7-ASTHMA; allergies and asthma are among the most common and
expensive health problems, accounting for one out of every nine visits to physicians; more
than 40 million Americans suffer from allergies and more than 10 million have Asthma. For
more info: Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.: 1-800-878-4403. Better
Sleep Month: sponsored by the Better Sleep Council to emphasize the importance of good
sleep and to educate the public about the relationship of sleep to health, fitness and
well-being.
Hepatitis Awareness Month: sponsored by the Hepatitis Foundation International;
designed to increase public education about all forms of viral hepatitis. For more
information: 1-800-891-0707. HFI@INTAC.COM (email). >National Arthritis Month:
sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Nearly 40 million Americans of all ages are
affected by arthritis. For more information: 1-800-283-7800; or: www.arthritis.org
National Bike Month: sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. For more
information: www.bikeleague.org
National Digestive Diseases Awareness Month
National High Blood Pressure Education Month: sponsored by the National Heart, Lung
and Blood Institute; awareness of prevention and treatment of high blood pressure is the
focus. For more information: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/nhlbi/nhlbi.htm
National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month: sponsored by the
American Academy of Dermatology. For more information: www.aad.org
National Mental Health Month: sponsored by the National Mental Health Association;
1-800-969-6642; or: www.nmha.org >National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: sponsored
by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports to promote fitness activities
and programs.
National Stroke Awareness Month: sponsored by the National Stroke Association to
alert the public abut stroke's warning signs and prevention: 1-800-STROKES. Stroke is the
third single leading cause of death and the number one cause of adult disability in the
U.S. For more information: 1-800-553-6321; or: www.stroke.org
Older Americans Month: sponsored by the U.S. Administration on Aging. For more
information: www.aoa.dhhs.gov
Women's Health Care Month: designed to increase awareness of health concerns unique
to women--heart disease, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, and bone fractures, as well as
depression and alcoholism--with an emphasis on prevention strategies. >National Safe
Kids Week (3rd-9th): sponsored by the National Safe Kids Campaign to raise awareness and
prevent childhood injuries such as: bicycle injuries, burns, suffocation, poisoning,
choking and falls. Unintentional childhood injury is the number-one killer of children
ages 14 and under.
National Drinking Water Week: (3rd-9th) sponsored by the EPA and American Water
Works Association; the theme for 1998 is "Ride the Water Cycle" and is part of
the Blue Thumb Project. For more information call AWWA: 303-347-6140.
International No Diet Day (6th): designed to increase public awareness of the
dangers of dieting and the emotional, physical, and financial damage dieting wreaks on
society; sponsored by the International No Diet Coalition: 914-679-1209.
Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week (10th-16th):sponsored by the
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence; designated to increase public
awareness of the risks associated with alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy. For
more information: www.ncadd.org
National Osteoporosis Prevention Week (10th-16th): beginning on Mother's Day, this
annual event is sponsored by the National Osteoporosis Foundation. For more information:
www.nof.org
National Running and Fitness Week (17th-24th): sponsored by the American Running
and Fitness Association, this national public education campaign exists solely to help
people to get active. Physical activity, or lack of it, has a profound impact on health,
and regular workouts reduce the incidence of mental and physical illness and can cut
health care costs.
National Employee Health and Fitness Day (20th): focuses on the importance of
fitness and healthy lifestyles at the worksite; sponsored by the National Association of
Governor's Councils on Physical Fitness and Sports. For more information:
www.fitness/link.com/Govcouncil/
National Senior Health and Fitness Day (27th): sponsored by Mature Market Resource
Center and always held on the last Wednesday in May, the annual event promotes the
importance of physical activity for seniors. For more information, contact the Mature
Resource Center: 1-800-828-8225; or: www.fitnessday.com; or maturemkt@aol.com (email).
World No Tobacco Day (31st): originated by the World Health Organization to
discourage use and become aware of the dangers of tobacco. For more information contact
the American Association for World Health: AAWHstaff@aol.com (email); or:
www.aawhworldhealth.org
JUNE
Cancer in the Sun Month: sponsored by the Pharmacy Council on Dermatology;
designed to promote education and awareness of the dangers of skin cancer.
Dairy Month: sponsored by the American Dairy Association.
Fireworks Safety Month: (through July 4th) sponsored by Prevent Blindness America:
1-800-331-2020.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month: sponsored by the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
Association.
National Safety Month: sponsored by the American Society of Safety Engineers;
designed to increase the public's awareness of the critical role safely and health
professionals play in preventing accidents, eliminating hazards, reducing insurance costs
and saving lives.
National Headache Awareness Week (7th-13th): sponsored by the National Headache
Foundation to promote recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of headache pain. For more
information call: 1-800-843-2256; or: www.headaches.org
National Hug Holiday Week (7th-13th): sponsored by the Hugs for Health Foundation
which promotes hug therapy as a facet of the overall care plan for the elderly, terminally
ill and long-term care residents. The week is designed to recognize and express our
appreciation for one another through the simple form of a hug.
National Men's Health Week (15th-21st): held each year during the week preceding
Father's Day, the week is designed to promote the benefits of preventive health care among
men; sponsored by the National Men's Health Foundation. For more information:
http://www.menshealth.com; or amhweek@aol.com (email).
Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week (21st-27th): celebrated each year during the
last week of the month (Keller's birthday is the 27th), to promote awareness of and
sensitivity to the needs and abilities of those who are hearing and/or sight impaired.
National HIV Testing Day (27th): organized by the National Association of People with
AIDS.
JULY
Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month: more than 1.5 million Americans have
undiagnosed hemochromatosis, a genetic iron loading disorder more common than familial
hypercholesterolemia; sponsored by the Hemochromatosis Research Foundation.
National Therapeutic Recreation Week (12th-18th): focuses attention on the
recreation rights, needs, and abilities of people who are disabled. For more information
call: 1-800-626-NRPA; or: www.nrpa.org
AUGUST
World Breastfeeding Week (1st-7th): sponsored by the World Alliance for
Breastfeeding Action and La Lech League International to raise awareness of the rights of
all mothers and children to breastfeed. For more information: www.lalecheleague.org/
SEPTEMBER
Baby Safety Awareness Month: sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers
Association to guide parents in the safe selection and use of baby products. For more
information: www.jpma.org
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month: sponsored by Prevent Blindness America:
1-800-331-2020; or: www.preventblindness.org
Food Safety Month: sponsored by the National Restaurant Association.
Healthy Aging Month: sponsored by the Educational Television Network, Inc. To focus
national attention on the positive aspects of growing older in the areas of physical,
social, mental and financial fitness.
Leukemia Society Month: sponsored by the Leukemia Society of America,
1-800-955-4LSA.
National Cholesterol Education Month: sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute. For more information: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/nhlbi/nhlbi.htm
National Health Care Month: sponsored by the American Hospital Association to focus
on the importance of health care in our communities.
National Sickle Cell Month: sponsored by the Sickle Cell Disease Association of
America: 1-800-421-8453.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: sponsored by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.
For more information, call: 1-888-OVARIAN; or ovca@aol.com (email).
National Child Injury Prevention Week (7th-13th): sponsored by Safety by Design,
Ltd.
National Grandparents' Day (13th): designated to honor grandparents and to
encourage people to visit their grandparents and elderly shut-ins. Celebrated annually on
the first Sunday after Labor Day.
National 5-A-Day For Better Health Week (14th-20th): jointly sponsored by the
Produce for Better Health Foundation and the National Cancer Institute; contact the Cancer
Information Service for information: 1-800-4-CANCER; or: www.dcpc.nci.nih.gov/5aday
National Farm Safety and Health Week (20th-26th): sponsored by the National Safety
Council; for more information: www.nsc.org
National Reye's Syndrome Week (20th-26th): sponsored by the National Reye's
Syndrome Foundation to heighten awareness of Reye's syndrome, its symptoms and the
importance of immediate treatment. For more information: 1-800-233-7393.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (21st-27th): sponsored by the American Foundation
for Urological Disease.
National Food Service Employees Day (23rd): designated to promote public awareness
of the contributions and importance of food service employees. The day is held annually on
the Wednesday of National Food Service Employees Week.
Family Health and Fitness Day --USA (27th): sponsored by the Health Information
Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for consumer health information to promote
participation in health promotion activities. The day is used to promote the value of
health and fitness for families. For more information: 1-800-828-8225; or:
www.fitnessday.com
OCTOBER
Breast Cancer Control Month: sponsored by the American Cancer Society, to
educate women about the early detection and prevention of breast cancer; for more
information: 1-800-ACS-2345; or: www.cancer.org The national Cancer Institute's Cancer
Information Service: 1-800-4-CANCER; or: http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov
Campaign for Healthier Babies Month: focuses attention on the March of Dimes Birth
Defects Foundation. The month is designated to showcase infant mortality prevention
efforts. For more information: http://www.modimes.org
Celiac Sprue Awareness Month: sponsored by the Celiac Sprue Association/USA Inc.,
the month is designed to provide education on the conditions, treatment and support of
those with this malabsorption problem precipitated by ingestion of gluten-containing
foods.
Child Health Month: sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the focus and
ongoing slogan is: "Solutions Before Problems," stressing prevention when it
comes to our children's health. Family Health Month: sponsored by the American Academy of
Family Physicians: 1-800-274-2237; or: www.aafp.org
Healthy Lung Month: sponsored by the American Lung Association; this year's focus
is on influenza/pneumonia immunization, better indoor air quality and asthma management.
For more information: 1-800-LUNG-USA; or: www.lungusa.org
Lupus Awareness Month: to promote public awareness of lupus symptoms to aid in
early diagnosis and treatment; sponsored by the Lupus Foundation of America:
1-800-558-0121; or: www.lupus.org/lupus
National Brain Injury Awareness Month: nearly two million Americans sustain brain
injuries each year; one brain injury occurs every 15 seconds, and is the leading cause of
death and disability in children and young adults.
National Campaign for Healthier Babies Month: sponsored by the March of Dimes Birth
Defects Foundation. For more information: www.modimes.org
National Dental Hygiene Month: sponsored by the American Dental Hygienists
Association; www.adha.org
National Depression Education and Awareness Month: designed to educate consumers
and professionals about depression disorders. For information: 1-800-421-4211 (Pharmacists
Planning Service, Inc.).
National Family Sexuality Education Month: sponsored by Planned Parenthood
Federation of America to support parents as the first and primary sexuality educators of
their children by providing information for parents and young people. For more
information: education@ppfa.org (email).
National Liver Awareness Month: to increase awareness of liver functions, disease
and to promote health practices; sponsored by the American Liver Foundation:
1-800-GO-LIVER; or: www.liverfoundation.org
National Spina Bifida Prevention Month: sponsored by the Spina Bifida Association
of America; spina bifida is the most frequently occurring, permanently disabling birth
defect, affecting approximately one out of every 1,000 newborns in the U.S.; for info:
1-800-621-3141; or: www.sbaa.org
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month: promotes the "back to
sleep" campaign; for more info: 1-800-221-SIDS. Talk About Prescriptions Month:
sponsored by the National Council on Patient Information and Education.
Vegetarian Awareness Month: sponsored by the Vegetarian Awareness Network;
1-800-548-3438.
World Vegetarian Day (1st): sponsored by the North American Vegetarian Society to
celebrate vegetarianism's benefits to humans, animals and our planet. For more information
contact: navs@telenet.net (email).
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk (3rd-4th): sponsored by the Alzheimer's
Association to raise funds and generate awareness. For more information: www.alz.org
American Heart Walk (3rd-4th): Sponsored by the American Heart Association to
promote physical activity and educate the public about heart disease and stroke. Held
annually the first weekend in October. For more information: 1-800-AHA-USA1.
National Fire Prevention Week (4th-10th): sponsored by the National Fire Protection
Association; held annually to increase awareness of the dangers of fire and to educate the
public on how to stay safe from fire. For more information: www.nfpa.org
Child Health Day (6th): sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services,
Bureau of Maternal and Child Health. For more information: www.dhhs.gov/hrsa/mchb
National Adult Immunization Week (11th-17th): the U.S. Surgeon General has declared
that America is failing in its efforts to protect adults against vaccine-preventable
diseases. Some 70,000 Americans die each year from diseases that could be prevented by a
simple inoculation. For more information: adultimm@aol.com (email).
National School Lunch Week (12th-16th): promotes the importance of school nutrition
programs; sponsored by the American School Food Service Association: 1-800-728-0728; or:
www.afsa.org
National Mammography Day (16th): sponsored by the American Cancer Society:
1-800-ACS-2345; Y-ME at 1-800-221-2141, and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
at: 1-800- IM AWARE. Encourages women to receive or sign up for a screening mammogram.
Held annually, the third Friday of October.
World Food Day (16th): sponsored by the F.A.O. and the U.S. National Committee for
World Food Day to heighten public awareness of the world food problem and strengthen
solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty.
National Hepatitis Awareness Week (18th-24th): an estimated 4 million people are
carriers of either the hepatitis B or hepatitis C viruses; sponsored by the American Liver
Foundation: 1-800-223-0179.
National Infection Control Week (18th-24th):sponsored by the Association for
Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.; the week is designed to
increase awareness and reduce the incidence of nosocomial infections and improve patient
care; an excellent opportunity to promote hand washing.
NOVEMBER
National Alzheimer's Awareness Month: sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association:
1-800-272-3900; or: www.alz.org
National Diabetes Month: sponsored by the American Diabetes Association:
1-800-232-3472, or 1-800-DIABETES (342-2383); or: www.diabetes.org
National Hospice Month: sponsored by the National Hospice Organization to increase
awareness about hospice's ability to empower patients to live with dignity, alert and pain
free, while involving families and loved ones in giving care. Hospice neither hastens nor
postpones death, but affirms life, emphasizing quality, not length. Hospice is covered by
Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance programs. For more information: www.nho.org
National Diabetes Education Week (2nd-8th): sponsored by the American Association
of Diabetes Educators: 1-800-338-DMED.
Great American Smokeout (19th): held annually on the Thursday before Thanksgiving;
the smokeout is a good-natured effort to encourage smokers to give up cigarettes for 24
hours; sponsored by the American Cancer Society; for more info: 1-800-ACS-2345; or:
www.cancer.org >National Family Week (22nd-28th): sponsored by Family Service America;
www.fsanet.org
DECEMBER
Colorectal Cancer Education and Awareness Month: designed to educate consumers
and professionals regarding the need for early diagnosis and treatment; sponsored by the
Pharmacist Planning Service. For more information: ppsi@aol.com (email).
National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month: sponsored by the National
Safety Council; 1-800-621-7619; or: www.nsc.org >Safe Toys Month: sponsored by Prevent
Blindness America: 1-800-331-2020.
World AIDS Day (1st): originated by the WHO to increase awareness and solidarity.
For more information contact the American Association for World Health: AAWHstaff@aol.com
(email); or: www.aawhworldhealth.org